lOG CABIN
#34
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Maybe I'm confused but is there a pattern or instruction book for the strip piecing method? A friend was just talking about making one that way and how much easier it was. I think her book was older but she didn't mention the title.I would like to get some specific cutting and piecing directions. Thanks for any response.
#35
I started quilting with the Eleanor Burns log cabin book. It is the only way I have ever made a log cabin. I love the chain sewing because they go together so fast. I square up after every round and have never had a problem with different size blocks.
#38
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I read if you cut your material Perpendicular to the salvage instead of cutting it edge to edge it works better with the Log Cabin. The material does not stretch when cut that way and it more accurate when sewing all the pieces.
Sloane
Sloane
#39
I think you've got to find what works for you best. I am lousy at pre-cutting all of the strips, and my blocks turn out wonky, even though I can piece a block and have it come out square. Go figure. I used Ellen Burn's book on log cabin quilts and learned to use strip piecing. It works like a charm for me.
Why don't you try each way of doing those log cabin blocks, and decide which works the best for you!!
Why don't you try each way of doing those log cabin blocks, and decide which works the best for you!!
#40
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Location: Oklahoma
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I have enjoyed reading this post since I have started cutting strips for my log cabin quilt. I have cut all the centers from red fabric but the remainder will be scrappy. Thanks to everyone for their comments.
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